Improving access to care for Black women with uterine fibroids

Community Partnership, Outreach and Education Core (CPOEC)

NIH-funded research University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11081003

This study is all about teaming up with community groups to better understand and tackle the health challenges of uterine fibroids, especially for Black women, by making sure that the voices of patients and doctors are heard from the start, so we can find better treatments and care together.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Ann Arbor, United States)
Project IDNIH-11081003 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on creating partnerships between academic researchers and community organizations to address health disparities related to uterine fibroids, particularly among Black women. It aims to engage key stakeholders, including patients and healthcare providers, from the beginning to ensure that research questions are relevant and beneficial. By fostering dialogue and collaboration, the project seeks to accelerate the timeline of research and improve access to effective treatments and care for those affected by uterine fibroids.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black women who are affected by uterine fibroids and face barriers to accessing care.

Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Black women or who are not affected by uterine fibroids may not receive benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce health disparities and improve access to care for Black women suffering from uterine fibroids.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using community partnerships to address health disparities, making this approach promising and relevant.

Where this research is happening

Ann Arbor, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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